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Post by reserve on Feb 19, 2024 12:39:18 GMT -5
 It's warped in alot of places, molded in hard plastic, has foggy trasparencies, and shows signs of large gaps on the underside of the fuselage and the wing roots  BUT...it has recessed panel lines with well defined detail and the molding is pretty sharp and crisp especially considering the age of this kit. I think it'll build up pretty well and I'll have the opportunity to put my new favorite filler goo to a hard test |
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Post by lyle on Feb 19, 2024 14:24:24 GMT -5
Oh, nice!
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 19, 2024 14:40:35 GMT -5
Puff The Magic Dragon!!!!
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Post by tcoat on Feb 19, 2024 15:01:32 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 19, 2024 16:12:16 GMT -5
Sweet. I have to say I love your choice of subjects. Can’t wait to see this one.
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Post by Joe Rix on Feb 19, 2024 18:22:02 GMT -5
Awesome undertaking Mark. You got this.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 19, 2024 20:33:55 GMT -5
Ohhh ho ho HO!!! This looks to be a rather cool build Mark! LOVE the subject material and am looking forward to seeing what you do with it. And yeah......this one's FO SHO getting bookmarked!!!  |
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Post by handiabled on Feb 20, 2024 10:00:51 GMT -5
Bookmarked!
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Post by reserve on Feb 20, 2024 11:19:44 GMT -5
Progress to date Ill fit on the wing roots and horizontal stabilizers   Very close to primer  Ill fit on lower fuselage/wing seam. This was the best arrangement possible to keep everything mostly lined up  No nasties I was not expecting given the age of this molding so far |
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Post by Medicman71 on Feb 20, 2024 11:34:59 GMT -5
Very cool! Can't wait to see the build.
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 20, 2024 19:07:52 GMT -5
Oh sweet! You are sending me down Memory Lane with this! I remember getting it as a Christmas present when I was nine. I built it, painted it and it is still hanging on my ceiling now! I'm bookmarking this now....
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 20, 2024 20:43:03 GMT -5
Looks like you’ve got most of the gaps covered well Mark. Looking forward to seeing the primer coat
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 20, 2024 21:15:54 GMT -5
Oh sweet! You are sending me down Memory Lane with this! I remember getting it as a Christmas present when I was nine. I built it, painted it and it is still hanging on my ceiling now! I'm bookmarking this now.... Thats awesome that you’ve still got builds from that far back Mark! |
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Post by keavdog on Feb 20, 2024 21:18:24 GMT -5
I barley have teeth from back then Mark!
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 20, 2024 21:51:48 GMT -5
I barley have teeth from back then Mark!  I had the Airfix Spooky Gunship from that time… |
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Post by TJ on Feb 20, 2024 21:54:57 GMT -5
 Mine from that age didn't survive the firecracker model blowerupper
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Post by reserve on Feb 21, 2024 1:57:16 GMT -5
This one may not survive me
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Post by handiabled on Feb 21, 2024 2:07:38 GMT -5
This one may not survive me Fitment issues that horrendous or something else? |
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Post by reserve on Feb 21, 2024 2:11:30 GMT -5
Nah just thought it sounded funny, my self-depricating sense of humor is alive and well
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Post by handiabled on Feb 21, 2024 2:15:01 GMT -5
No worries I get it.... I used to say the same thing about our kids
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 22, 2024 19:49:34 GMT -5
Oh sweet! You are sending me down Memory Lane with this! I remember getting it as a Christmas present when I was nine. I built it, painted it and it is still hanging on my ceiling now! I'm bookmarking this now.... Thats awesome that you’ve still got builds from that far back Mark!
Oh yes! I still have my first armor model I built when I was seven; my first fighter and bomber I built when I was six; my first ship I built when I was seven. And nearly every model since those years; which is why I have 1706 completed models in my house.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 22, 2024 23:29:53 GMT -5
Thats awesome that you’ve still got builds from that far back Mark!
Oh yes! I still have my first armor model I built when I was seven; my first fighter and bomber I built when I was six; my first ship I built when I was seven. And nearly every model since those years; which is why I have 1706 completed models in my house.
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Post by reserve on Feb 23, 2024 23:28:50 GMT -5
Nothing like memories from awhile back Right then, I found some masks for the Italeri version of this AC and gambled they might be the same or close enough. Glad I did not bet a grand as I lost, they did not come close to crossing over. This means masking the hard way, tape and knife which I ain't over good at     but perhaps it'll be good enough. I'm doing the vertical and horizontal windscreed frame seperatly; I figure this will keep my paint lines straighter. This will get primer in the morning after the last bit glued on are cured up |
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Post by handiabled on Feb 24, 2024 4:24:25 GMT -5
You got that buttoned up fast. Looking forward to seeing some color on it
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 24, 2024 8:00:19 GMT -5
I’m sure your masking will turn out well. I’m also looking forward to seeing some paint on here.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 24, 2024 8:09:15 GMT -5
Oh YEAH.....this is gettin' good now. I hear you on the tape and knife bit for masking. I'm pretty bad at is myself but when there's no source for AM.....we do what we gotta....  |
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Post by lyle on Feb 24, 2024 9:13:01 GMT -5
I like how this is coming along. I need to get me some of them itty-bitty people you guys have stahed away to build these things.
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Post by jmarc on Feb 24, 2024 10:53:25 GMT -5
NNNNNNNNNNeat !
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Post by reserve on Feb 24, 2024 19:37:37 GMT -5
Thanks blokes H It went fast 'cause I did no detail work on the inside, one bet I made was the interior would be invisible once the halves were joined and the windscreen put in. Won that one, me. A couple different colors for y'all. The sequence starts with a couple trenches the first coat of primer revealed that I had to work up a bit      And here's the undercoat for the camo surfaces. The bottom and the engine nacelles will be left this color  Maybe, just maybe I won't have to Flory's wash this one if I play my cards right |
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Post by M1Carbine on Feb 24, 2024 19:50:50 GMT -5
Mark - Holy cow you whipped this into submission. Kudos my friend. Looks fantastic so far. Cant wait to see more.
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